(But the battle did take place) that God may end the matter which had been accomplished, so that he who had to die may perish after a clear demonstration, and he who had to live may survive in the light of positive proof, for God hears all and knows everything.
Agar hancur mereka yang semestinya hancur, dengan alasan yang teramat jelas: yaitu kemenangan minoritas Mukmin melawan mayoritas orang-orang kafir. Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Mendengar, Maha Mengetahui dan tidak ada satu ucapan atau kata hati kedua belah pihak yang luput dari pengetahuan Allah.